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Stuck in a writing rut? Need some help getting inspired? This set of worksheets helps you put into practice the lessons I learned from the authors I interview for Pacific Northwest Writers. Sign up to receive the worksheets and periodic writing tips and updates. Subscribe to our mailing list * indicates required Email Address * Read More ...

Covering a diversity of disciplines and genres — from comics, fantasy and detective novels to long-form poetry and illustrated children’s series — 10 distinguished authors provide unique perspectives about their craft, provide helpful writing advice and tips for success, and share their passion for living and writing in the Pacific Northwest. Order a copy from your favorite local bookstore Read More ...

“A book of very original interviews, ’10 TAKES: Pacific Northwest Writers – Perspectives on Writing’ is a must have for any writer. ” — M.C. Simon (Read full review.) “I really appreciated the straightforward, down-to-earth approach each of the writers took to discussing craft and career. ” — Katherine Hajer (Read full review.) “The selection Read More ...

You’ve got a story or an article you need to write, and you’re just not moving fast enough. Sometimes you’re not in the right mindset. Other times, you’re just too distracted by all the other things you need to get done around the house.

One of the biggest issues I have as a writer is lack of focus. I want to write romance and literary fiction and empowering children’s books and nonfiction and freelance work for clients and magazine articles and videos and and and… So, it seems pretty obvious why I find it hard to focus. I have Read More …

When I was a moonlighter with a day job, I kept a pretty tight schedule. Until my son started pre-school, I was working 8:30-5:30 Monday-Friday. I had a telecommute day on Monday, so I got to avoid my two-hour commute that day. On my commuting days, I got up at 5:20, took a shower and Read More …

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